University of Kentucky
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates performing on Broadway and in National Tours including Mean Girls, Hamilton, Kinky Boots, and Percy Jackson
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
•12-credit-hour certificate spanning Theatre, Music, and Dance departments
•Coursework includes Musical Theatre Master Class, Scene Study, and Applied Voice
•Private voice coaching and musical theatre technique classes
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Access to UK Theatre and Dance mainstage productions
•Musical theatre performance alongside BA Theatre and BA Dance students
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Can be combined with any declared major in Theatre, Music, or Dance
•Up to 5 credit hours can count toward the primary major
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2026
Domestic Fee
$65
International Fee
$75
Program AppApplication
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Auditions
Fall Audition (current UK students only)Oct 5, 2025
Spring Audition (current and incoming students)Jan 25, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 32 bars or 1:00-1:30 each
•Two songs that contrast in style, tempo, or era
•Each selection should be 32 bars or 1:00-1:30 in length
•Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 1 min max
•One monologue from a published play
•Maximum 1 minute in length
Dance
ONE DANCE VIDEO, 1 min max
•Original choreography or learned choreography
•Maximum 1 minute in length
•Any dance style accepted
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must be a declared major in Theatre, Music, or Dance at UK
•Incoming freshmen may also audition
•Maintain 3.0 GPA in major courses to remain in the certificate program
CERTIFICATE STRUCTURE
•12 credit hours — interdisciplinary across Theatre, Music, and Dance departments
•Theatre/Dance/Voice majors can count up to 5 credit hours toward their major requirements
CONTACT
•Susie Thiel: susie.thiel@uky.edu
What's The Process
VIDEO SUBMISSION
•Three separate video submissions required: songs, monologue, and dance
•Upload videos to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or similar platform
•Submit video links via the audition registration form
•Videos only need to be accessible by the committee, not publicly listed
AUDITION WINDOWS
•Fall auditions: due by midnight October 5 (current UK students only)
•Spring auditions: due by midnight January 25 (current and incoming students)
RESULTS
•Contact department for notification timeline
Scholarship Info
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•Multiple named scholarships available for Theatre, Music, and Dance majors
•CFA Theatre & Dance Scholarship — amount varies
•Eligibility requires minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:39 AM
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates performing on Broadway and in National Tours including Mean Girls, Hamilton, Kinky Boots, and Percy Jackson
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
•12-credit-hour certificate spanning Theatre, Music, and Dance departments
•Coursework includes Musical Theatre Master Class, Scene Study, and Applied Voice
•Private voice coaching and musical theatre technique classes
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Access to UK Theatre and Dance mainstage productions
•Musical theatre performance alongside BA Theatre and BA Dance students
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Can be combined with any declared major in Theatre, Music, or Dance
•Up to 5 credit hours can count toward the primary major
Updated Mar 24, 12:39 AM
Academic School Information
3.58
Avg GPA (W)
93%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
24,763
Enrollment
$59,025
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,502
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,140
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,851
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,182
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,119
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,313
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,192
Family Income $110k+$26,781
